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Archaeological Distribution of Geoheritage for Geotourism Development in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand Cover

Archaeological Distribution of Geoheritage for Geotourism Development in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand

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|Aug 2020

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Fig. 1

Archaeological sites distribution in the geologic map of Nakhon Sawan Province. Satellite data taken from ArcGIS® and geologic data modified from DMR (2007a).
Archaeological sites distribution in the geologic map of Nakhon Sawan Province. Satellite data taken from ArcGIS® and geologic data modified from DMR (2007a).

Fig. 2

Archaeological sites in Nakhon Sawan.a – Muaeng Bon Stupa, b – Ancient Buddha's Image in Khok Mai Den, c – Khok Mai Den archaeological site, d – Chan Sen Museum, e – SEMA (evidence of ancient temple) by volcanic rocks.
Archaeological sites in Nakhon Sawan.a – Muaeng Bon Stupa, b – Ancient Buddha's Image in Khok Mai Den, c – Khok Mai Den archaeological site, d – Chan Sen Museum, e – SEMA (evidence of ancient temple) by volcanic rocks.

Fig. 3

Archaeological evidence in Nakhon Sawan.a – ancient knifes and smelted steel artefacts, b – rock mortars-pestles for pharmacy, c – potteries and artefacts by clays.
Archaeological evidence in Nakhon Sawan.a – ancient knifes and smelted steel artefacts, b – rock mortars-pestles for pharmacy, c – potteries and artefacts by clays.

Fig. 4

Geologic features in Nakhon Sawan.a – the Chao Phraya River origin, b – Bueng Boraphet lake, c – rice field in a floodplain, d – Tham Phet-Tham Thong Cave, e – Khoa Nor Mountain, f – ancient temple evidence on the top of Khoa Nor.
Geologic features in Nakhon Sawan.a – the Chao Phraya River origin, b – Bueng Boraphet lake, c – rice field in a floodplain, d – Tham Phet-Tham Thong Cave, e – Khoa Nor Mountain, f – ancient temple evidence on the top of Khoa Nor.

Fig. 5

Wat Phra Prang Luang archaeological site.
Wat Phra Prang Luang archaeological site.

Fig. 6

The strategic planning technique used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the geoheritage and geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan Province.
The strategic planning technique used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the geoheritage and geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan Province.

Fig. 7

The interrelationships between the archaeological sites and geology for geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan.
The interrelationships between the archaeological sites and geology for geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan.

Classification and Assessment of the Geoheritage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand_

AreaGeodiversityaScopebValue
RockMineralFossilLandformLandscapeProcessOther ResourcesScience & educationCultureHistoryNatureAestheticallyTourismEconomyTotal
Chao Phraya riverS, WGm, Hd555555535
Bueng BoraphetWGm, Hd535555533
Tham Phet-Tham Thong caveFeGm, Sg, Sp505544225
Khoa Nor mountainGm, St, Sp525555532

Location of Archaeological Sites in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand_

No. Archaeological SiteSub-districtDistrictLocation
1Kiang Krai TempleKiang KraiMueang Nakhon Sawan15°44'24″N, 100°11'24″E
2Chom Khiri Nakprot TempleNakhon Sawan Ok15°40'48″N, 100°07'48″E
3Khao Kop TemplePak Nam Po15°42'36″N, 100°08'24″E
4Pra Non CaveBan DanBanphot Phisai15°57'00″N, 99°52'48″E
5Khao No Temple15°57'00″N, 99°52'48″E
6Dong Mae Nang MueangCharoen Phon16°01'12″N, 100°00'36″E
7Khok Phraya Pao KaoSamrongchaiPhaisali15°30'36″N, 100°40'12″E
8Mueng Apaisawi (Muengapaisali)15°31'12″N, 100°39'00″E
9Luang Pho Dam TempleKhok Duea15°36'00″N, 100°38'24″E
10Ban Khao Lo Archaeological SiteDon khaTha Ta Ko15°39'36″N, 100°29'24″E
11Khok Prasath15°38'24″N, 100°30'00″E
12Khao Din South TempleKhao DinKao Liao15°49'12″N, 100°04'48″E
13Maha Phot South TempleMaha Phot15°49'12″N, 100°04'48″E
14Tha Sud TempleBang PrabangKrok Phra15°39'36″N, 100°02'24″E
15Bang Prabang Temple15°37'12″N, 100°02'24″E
16Bang Mafo TempleBang Mafo15°36'00″N, 100°06'00″E
17Nong To TempleHat sung15°30'36″N, 99°58'48″E
18Koei Chai North TempleKoei ChaiChum Saeng15°52'12″N, 100°16'12″E
19Nong Pha Krot Nok TemplePhan lan15°48'00″N, 100°15'36″E
20Tham Noen Phraprang Temple15°49'48″N, 100°15'36″E
21Tham PraTak FaTak Fa15°17'24″N, 100°32'24″E
22Ban Phu Nimit15°18'00″N, 100°30'00″E
23Ban Phu Men Archaeological SitePhu Nok Yung15°23'24″N, 100°27'00″E
24Tham Pon Sawan TempleLam Phayon15°19'12″N, 100°34'48″E
25Ban Khok Chan Sen MuseunChan SenTakhli15°07'02″N, 100°27'07″E
26Ban Ta KhliTa Khli15°14'24″N, 100°21'00″E
27Ban Bo Din KhaoPhrom Nimit15°09'36″N, 100°25'48″E
28Muenag Bon (Ban Nong Mai Den)Tha Nam OiPhayuha Khiri15°25'12″N, 100°09'00″E
29Khok Mai Den Ancient Group15°24'36″N, 100°09'00″E
30Phrapang Lueang Temple15°25'12″N, 100°08'24″E
31Khao Kaew TemplePhayuha15°27'36″N, 100°08'24″E
32Ban Khao Bo PubMuang Hak15°22'48″N, 100°13'12″E
33Sa Thale TempleSa Thale15°29'24″N, 100°09'00″E
34Khok Sam Rit Archaeological SiteKhao Thong15°32'24″N, 100°10'12″E
35Ban Khu Muang MuseumNikhom Khao Bo Kaeo15°26'24″N, 100°16'12″E
36Khao Sa Nang Song15°27'36″N, 100°15'00″E
37Ban Khlong KradanBan RaiLad Yao15°55'12″N, 99°47'24″E
38Huai Thua Tai Archaeological SiteHuai Thua TaiNong Bua15°50'24″N, 100°28'12″E
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2020-0023 | Journal eISSN: 2081-6383 | Journal ISSN: 2082-2103
Language: English
Page range: 57 - 68
Submitted on: Jun 23, 2020
Published on: Aug 6, 2020
Published by: Adam Mickiewicz University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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